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1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 7
Overview ................................................................................................ 7
System Requirements .......................................................................... 7
Features ................................................................................................ 8
Network Topology ............................................................................... 10
Network Backbone ......................................................................... 10
Agent to an ISP ............................................................................... 11
Agent to Another Network ............................................................... 13
LED Indicators .................................................................................... 13
2. Installation Procedure ....................................................................... 14
Wall Mounting Option .......................................................................... 16
Vertical Standing Option ...................................................................... 17
Connecting to the R100 Wireless Gateway ....................................... 18
3. Software Configuration ..................................................................... 19
Configuring the R100 Wireless Gateway ........................................... 19
Setting an IP address for the Wired or Wireless Connection ....... 19
Installing the R100 Wireless Gateway Utilities .................................. 21
Using the Wireless Gateway for the First Time .................................. 22
1. Wireless Gateway Utilities ........................................................ 22
2. Connect to the WLAN Web Manager ......................................... 22
3. Set your own password ............................................................. 24
4. Use Quick Install ....................................................................... 24
Wireless Gateway Mode ..................................................................... 25
Wireless .............................................................................................. 28
Bridge ............................................................................................. 33
Access Control ............................................................................... 36
Radius Setting ................................................................................ 37
Advanced ........................................................................................ 38
IP Config .............................................................................................. 40
WAN & LAN ..................................................................................... 40
IP Config .............................................................................................. 42
DHCP Server .................................................................................. 42
IP Config .............................................................................................. 44
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IP Config .............................................................................................. 45
Miscellaneous ................................................................................ 45
NAT Settings ........................................................................................ 47
Port Trigger ..................................................................................... 47
Virtual Server .................................................................................. 48
Virtual DMZ ..................................................................................... 49
Internet Firewall .................................................................................. 50
Basic Configuration ........................................................................ 50
Internet Firewall .................................................................................. 51
WAN & LAN Filter ............................................................................ 51
Internet Firewall .................................................................................. 53
URL Filter........................................................................................ 53
USB Applications ............................................................................ 54
FTP Server ...................................................................................... 54
User Account List ............................................................................ 56
Setting ............................................................................................. 56
Banned IP List ................................................................................ 58
Setting ............................................................................................. 58
Client Setting .................................................................................. 58
USB Applications ............................................................................ 59
Web Camera .................................................................................. 59
Web Camera vs. DDNS ................................................................. 62
Security Mode Setting ..................................................................... 62
Remote Monitor Setting .................................................................. 63
System Setup ...................................................................................... 64
Router Mode ........................................................................................ 65
Quick Setup in Router Mode .......................................................... 65
AP Mode .............................................................................................. 66
Quick Setup in Access Point Mode................................................. 66
Configure Wireless Interface ......................................................... 66
IP Config in Access Point Mode ..................................................... 67
LAN ................................................................................................. 67
Get IP Automatically ........................................................................ 67
System Setup ...................................................................................... 68
Change Password ......................................................................... 68
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Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................. 69
System Setup ...................................................................................... 70
Setting Management ...................................................................... 70
Restoring Factory Default Settings ................................................ 71
Factory Default ................................................................................ 71
Status & Log ........................................................................................ 72
Firmware Restoration ......................................................................... 74
Using a Hub ................................................................................... 74
Printer Setup Wizard ........................................................................... 75
Installing the Printer Driver ............................................................. 75
Setup for LPR client under Windows XP ............................................ 78
Printer Setup Wizard ....................................................................... 80
Verifying Your Printer ....................................................................... 81
4. Wireless Performance ...................................................................... 83
Site Topography .................................................................................. 83
Site Surveys ........................................................................................ 83
Range ................................................................................................. 84
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 85
Common Problems and Solutions .................................................... 85
Reset to Defaults ................................................................................ 86
Glossary .............................................................................................. 89
Licensing Information ......................................................................... 92
Availability of source code .............................................................. 92
The GNU General Public License ...................................................... 93
Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 101
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Disclaimer
Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd. makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, Mitsubishi Electric Australia reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Diamond Digital is a registered trademark of Mitsubishi Electric Australia Pty. Ltd.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
All other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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Thank you for purchasing the R100 Wireless Gateway. The R100 complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards. The 802.11g is an extension to 802.11b (used in the majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) technology. The 802.11g allows backward compatibility with 802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower, depending on the range and presence of obstructions. Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs, offering complete mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for LAN users, as PC’s stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a building without being bound by wires. This is accomplished through the use of the Access Point functionality of the Wireless Gateway. The built­in Internet gateway capability allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account simultaneously from different rooms without wires!
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System Requirements
To begin using the R100 Wireless Gateway, you must have the following minimum system requirements:
ADSL/Cable Modem and Broadband Internet Account.
An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) adapter for a wired client
At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter for wireless mobile clients
TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed
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Features
The R100 Wireless Gateway features include:
Wireless Connectivity and backwards compatibility.
The R100 allows fast 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless transmission and maintains compatibility with existing IEEE 802.11b devices. The R100 complies with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
Secure wireless connectivity.
The integrated Wireless Access Point with WEP/ WPA-PSK authentication and encryption functionality allows the wireless gateway to link a broadband Internet connection to your local 802.11g and/or
802.11b wireless mobile clients securely.
Multiple local network ports.
Four 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports, offering either a connection to either a hub or switch on the local wired network or a direct connection to multiple Ethernet enabled computers. The built-in DHCP server allows the R100 to provide IP addresses to clients on your local network automatically.
Broadband port.
The Broadband port connects the R100 to your cable or DSL modem. Static IP, Dynamic IP and PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) connections to the Internet are supported.
Shared Intenet access.
All computers on the local network can access the Internet through the R100, using only a single external IP address.
Firewall protection.
The R100’s use of NAT (Network Address Translation) provides firewall protection for your local network.
Children Protection.
The R100 allows you to block the Internet access within a predefined time interval and to block the WWW access with specific keywords in a URL within a predefined time interval.
Wireless Firewall.
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Not only is it able to create a conventional firewall to block Internet traffic, the R100 Wireless Gateway can also set up another firewall to prevent the traffic from from being accessed by other wireless and wired local area networks.
USB device support.
Connecting a USB storage device to the wireless gateway enables you to set up an FTP server and share the USB storage device with Internet or WLAN users. With a USB web camera, the wireless gateway allows you to monitor locations such as your home or office from any location through a wireless LAN or over the Internet.
Printer sharing.
The R100 allows you to share a printer on your local area network. Standard parallel port printers are supported.
Easy setup and management.
Use your web browser from any computer on the local network to configure the R100.
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Network Topology
The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role that your Wireless Gateway will play.
Network Backbone
No software setting is necessary in the R100 Wireless Gateway.
In this topology, the wireless gateway connects your wired and wireless devices together to form a local area network (LAN), as shown. To connect a computer (or other device) to the R100, you need a network cable (UTP-Cat5) with one end connected to one of the LAN ports on the back of the R100 and the other to the 10/100 LAN port on that device. For wireless connections, wireless mobile clients must comply with the IEEE 802.11b standard.
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Agent to an ISP
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In this topology, the wireless gateway is not only a backbone of your LAN but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP. Connect the LAN port on the modem with the WAN port at the back of the R100 Wireless Gateway using a network cable as shown above.
Note: You will need to ensure that other connections on the ADSL or Cable modem are correct.
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Agent to Another Network
In this topology, the wireless gateway is an agent between your LAN and another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to the WAN port on the wireless gateway and the other to the other network as shown above.
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LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front of the R100 Wireless Gateway display the status of the device.
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PWR (Power)
Off No power On System ready Flashing Firmware upgrade failed
AIR (Wireless Network)
Off No power On Wireless system ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Off No power On Has physical connection to an Ethernet WAN Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet wire)
LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network)
Off No power On Has physical connection to an Ethernet LAN Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet wire)
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Chapter 2 - Installation
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Follow these steps to install the R100 Wireless Gateway.
1. Determine the best location for the wireless gateway. Keep in mind the following considerations:
The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the gateway to
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Try to place the gateway on a flat, sturdy surface as far from
Try to position the gateway in a centralised position, so that it
Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Other power
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the network must not exceed 100 metres.
the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk or bookcase, keeping clear of obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
will provide coverage to all of the wireless mobile devices in the area. Orientating the antenna vertically should provide the best reception.
supplies may fit but the voltage and power may not be compatible.
2. Wall mounting or vertical standing is also possible.
3. LAN Connection: Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to any
one of the four LAN ports on the gateway and attach the other end to the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your desktop computer.
4. Power Connection: The gateway requires power from an external power supply. The gateway ships with a UL listed, Class 2 power supply (5V, 2A). Attach one end of the DC power adapter to the back of the R100 and the other end to a power outlet.
The Power LED on the front of the R100 will light up when the unit is powered ON. In addition, the blue LAN or WAN LEDs will turn ON to indicate that the gateway has a physical Ethernet network connection.
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Warning: Use the R100 Wireless Gateway only with the power adapter supplied in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the gateway.
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5. Printer Connection: Connect a printer to the R100’s printer port
or USB port to use the gateway as a printing server for your local network.
7. USB Connection: Connect a supported USB web camera or USB storage device to the R100’s USB port.
Note: Before using an embedded USB application or device, refer to the USB storage and USB camera support list at the Product Information page for the gateway on the Mitsubishi Electric Australia website (www.mitsubishielectric.com.au)
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Wall Mounting Option
Out of the box, the R100 Wireless Gateway is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
Follow these steps to mount the R100 Wireless Gateway to a wall:
1. Look on the underside for the four mounting hooks.
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2. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface using the provided hole template.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4” is showing.
4. Latch the upper two hooks of the wireless gateway onto the screws.
Note: Readjust the screws if you cannot latch the gateway onto the screws or if it is too loose.
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Vertical Standing Option
The R100 Wireless Gateway can also stand on its side to save space. Two hinges can be opened on the right side to support vertical standing. Orientate the antenna so that it points upwards.
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Connecting to the R100 Wireless Gateway
Wired Connection
One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the R100 Wireless Gateway. Auto crossover functionality is built-in to the gateway, so you can use either a straight-through or a crossover ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the wireless gateway and
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the other end into the ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem.
Wireless-Connection
Refer to your wireless adapter’s user manual on associating with the R100. The default SSID of the gateway is “default” (lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used.
Printer Connection
A DB-25 parallel cable should be supplied with your printer. Plug the male connector of this cable into the printer port on the rear of the R100 and the centronics end into your printer.
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Configuring the R100 Wireless Gateway
The gateway can be configured to meet various usage scenarios. Some of the factory default settings may suit your usage, however, others may need changing. Prior to using the gateway, you must check the basic settings to guarantee it will work in your environment. Configuring the gateway is done through a web browser. You need a Notebook PC or desktop PC connected to the gateway (either directly or through a network hub) and be running a web browser as a configuration terminal. The connection can be wired or wireless. For the wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device (e.g. a WLAN Card, installed in your Notebook PC). You should also disable WEP and set the SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN device. If you want to configure the gateway or want to access the Internet through the gateway, the TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally, the TCP/IP settings should be on the IP subnet of the R100 Wireless Gateway.
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Note: Before rebooting your computer, the R100 Wireless Gateway should be switched ON and in the ready state.
Setting an IP address for the Wired or Wireless Connection
Getting the IP Automatically
The R100 Wireless Gateway incorporates a DHCP server so the easiest method is to set your PC to get its IP address automatically, then reboot your computer. This way, the correct IP, Gateway and DNS (Domain Name System) Server addresses can be obtained from the gateway.
Note: Before rebooting your PC, the gateway should be switched ON and in the ready state.
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Setting an IP Address Manually
If you want to set your IP address manually, the following default settings of the R100 Wireless Gateway are as follows:
IP address 192.168.1.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.
If you set your computer’s IP address manually, it needs to be on the same segment. For example:
IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx
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Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the R100)
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can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device)
Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the R100 )
DNS 192.168.1.1 (Gateway IP address or your own).
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Installing the R100 Wireless Gateway Utilities
Follow these steps to install the R100 Wireless Gateway Utilities in Microsoft Windows. Insert the Driver CD provided with the Wireless Gateway and the main setup menu will automatically appear. (Double-click setup.exe if your Autorun has been disabled.)
(1) Insert the Driver CD and the main setup
menu will automatically appear. Select the Install R100 Wireless Gateway Utilities option.
(3) Click Next to accept the default destination
folder or enter another.
(2) Click Next after reading the welcome
screen.
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(4) Click Next to accept the default program
folder or enter another.
(5) Click Finish when setup is complete.
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Using the Wireless Gateway for the First Time
1. Wireless Gateway Utilities
Go to Start->Programs->R100 Wireless Gateway and run the Device
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Discovery program .
2. Connect to the WLAN Web Manager
Click Configure when the device is found.
Add 192.168.1.1 in the Exceptions box if you are using a proxy server.
If your computer’s IP is not on the same subnet as the R100 Wireless Gateway (192.168.1.X), you will be asked to change it. The IP address can be any number from 2 to 254 that is not used by another device. The Gateway IP address is not required.
Note: Using a proxy server for your LAN requires that you set an exception for the R100 Wireless Gateway otherwise the connection will fail.
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Enter Address or Name Manually
You can also open your PC’s web browser and enter the default IP address of the R100 Wireless Gateway:
http://192.168.1.1
User Name & Password
Once connected, a window will appear prompting you for the User name and Password in order to log in. The factory default values are “admin” and “admin”.
Note: If you cannot find the R100 due to a problem in the IP settings, push and hold the Restore button for over five seconds to restore factory default settings.
Home Page
After logging in, you will see the R100 Wireless Gateway home page.
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IMPORTANT: After entering information on any page, click the Apply button another page and lose your new settings.
. If you click any other link, you will be directed to
4. Use Quick Install
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Wireless Gateway Mode
There are three operation modes for the R100 Wireless Gateway. The default operation mode of the R100 is Wireless Gateway Mode. Please refer to System Setup
– Operation Mode in detail. Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set up
the R100 Wireless Gateway.
Quick Setup in Wireless Gateway Mode
Select your time zone or the closest region. Click Next to continue.
Select the connection type. Click Next to continue.
Enter the Host name of your ISP , the MAC address of the PC’s network card and the Heartbeat Server IP adress (if required). Click Next to continue.
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Select No to enter the IP Settings and/or DNS Server addresses manually. Selecting Yes will set the gateway to receive the information
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To set up your wireless interface, you must first give it an SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLANs. This identifier emulates a password when a wireless device attempts communication on the WLAN. Because an SSID distinguishes WLANs from each other, access points and wireless devices trying to connect to a WLAN must use the same SSID.
Also, if you want to protect transmitted data, select a middle or high Security Level.
Middle: allows only those users with the same WEP key to connect to this access point and to transmit data using 128-bit WEP encryption.
High: allows only those users with the same WPA pre-shared key to connect to this access point and to transmit data using WPA-PSK (TKIP) encryption.
Click Finish to continue. You will be prompted to save the settings. Click Save&Restart to save and enable the settings to the R100 Wireless Gateway.
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To adjust other settings, click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu and follow the instructions to set up the R100 Wireless Gateway. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. The following sections have submenu items:
• Wireless
• IP Config
• NAT Settings
• Internet Firewall
• USB Applications
• System Setup
• Status & Log
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Wireless
Click on the Wireless button on the menu to reveal the submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the R100 Wireless Gateway. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item.
Interface
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SSID
The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differentiate one R100 Wireless Gateway Access Point (AP) from another. The SSID is also referred to as the “ESSID” or “Extended Service Set ID.” You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one R100 or Access Point is deployed in the same area. In that case, you should use a different SSID and radio channel for each R100 or Access Point. All R100 Wireless Gateways and Diamond Digital 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adaptors must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to roam between the R100s. By default, the SSID is set to “default”.
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Channel
The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, configure each 802.11g AP to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up as your operating channel.
Ensure that any R100 Wireless Gateways sharing the same channel (or channels which are close in number) are as far away from each other as possible, based on the results of your site survey of the facility. There is a site survey utility on the R100 Driver CD.
Wireless Mode
This field allows you to specify the transmission rate. Selecting Auto (recommended) allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to the R100 Wireless Gateway. Selecting 54G Only maximizes performance, but prevents 802.11b clients from connecting to the gateway. If 54g Protection is checked, G-Mode protection of 11g traffic is enabled automatically in the presence of 11b traffic. Select 802.11b only when backward compatibility is needed for some older wireless LAN cards with a maximum bit rate of 2Mbps.
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Authentication Method
This field enables you to set different authentication methods which determine different encryption schemes. The relationship between Authentication Method, Encryption, Passphrase and WEP Keys is listed in the following table. If you are not using a RADIUS server in a home environment and all your clients support WPA, using WPA- PSK is recommended for better security. If WPA or Radius with 802.1x, is selected, additional settings for the RADIUS server in the Wireless
– Radius field are required.
Encryption (WEP)
Traditional WEP encryption is applied when Open or Shared Key, Shared Key or Radius with 802.1x authentication methods are
selected.
When WPA-PSK or WPA authentication methods are used, the newly
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Authentication
Method Encryption Passphrase WEP Key 1~4
Open or shared key None Not required Not required
WEP-64 bits 1~64 characters 10 hex WEP-128 bits 1~64 characters 26 hex
Shared key WEP-64 bits 1~64 characters 10 hex
WEP-128 bits 1~64 characters 26 hex
* R100 supports AES and TKIP encryption for WPA.
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proposed TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption schemes are applied.
WPA-PSK
WPA
Radius with 802.1x
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TKIP only * 8~63 characters Not required AES only * 8~63 characters Not required
TKIP only * Not required Not required AES only * Not required Not required
^ Auto Not required Not required
WEP-64 bits 1~64 characters 10 hex WEP-128 bits 1~64 characters 26 hex
TKIP: TKIP uses an encryption algorithm which is more stringent than the WEP algorithm and also uses existing WLAN calculation facilities to perform encryption operations. TKIP verifies the security configuration after the encryption keys are determined.
AES: AES is a symmetric 128-bit block data encryption technique which works simultaneously on multiple network layers.
64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit
The following section explains low-level (64-bit) and high-level (128­bit) WEP Encryption schemes:
64-bit WEP Encryption
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